MPBN Community Films tells the story of the biathlon and it's popularity in Aroostook County. It's a sport that includes the heart-pounding excitement of nordic ski racing with the quiet, steady calmness needed for target shooting.

Biathlon has taken off in Aroostook County with the construction of two world class biathlon stadiums. Biathlon Comes to the County looks at all sides of the biathlon phenomenon - the impact on the local economy, on The County's youth, on the media and the involvement of hundreds of volunteers who help make world class biathlon events a reality in Aroostook County today.

Biathlon Comes to the County is an overview of what took place during the International Biathlon Union 2006 Youth-Junior World Championships.

Biathlon Comes to the County was pProduced by Brenda N. Jepson of Viking Video Productions.

[Biathlon Comes to the County originally aired on MPBN Community Films March 10, 2010.]

If you would like to purchase a DVD of this film please call Northeast Historic Film at 207-469-0924 for information on how to request one.

A young Russell Currier, who grew up in Stockholm, is featured in this film. Russell is now a member of the US Olympic Team and competed in the Olympic Biathon in Sochi on February 8.